Umar Bago, governor of Niger, says the struggle by some individuals to control locations rich in mineral resources is fuelling insecurity in the state. Bago spoke on Tuesday after a
June 13, 2023 9:13 PMUmar Bago, governor of Niger, says the struggle by some individuals to control locations rich in mineral resources is fuelling insecurity in the state.
He said the new administration is making efforts through collaborations to address insecurity and revitalize the agricultural sector. “Now, the state also has an SPV. The state mining corporation, where we’re hoping to have an MOU or synergy with other mining companies so that we can harness that potential and I assure you that in the next one year, we will come out tops.
“So, we will harness them. However, in the interim, we were working with security agencies in making sure that we curb this menace and by the grace of God we will come out tops.”
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